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House clearance in Leeds: costs and local rules
Clearing a whole house, a rental or a relative's home in Leeds? Here's what it costs and which council rules get in the way.
Quick answer
- A single room or small flat usually costs £300 to £500
- A full 3 to 4 bed house usually costs £900 to £1,500
- Council bulky collection: 5 items for £30. A bed alone is 4 of them, and kitchens and bathroom suites are excluded
- Landlords can't use the tips or the bulky collection
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Costs
| Size of job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| One room or small flat | £300 to £500 |
| Part-full 2 to 3 bed home | £500 to £900 |
| Full 3 to 4 bed house | £900 to £1,500 |
| Large or hoarded property | £1,500 to £3,000+ |
These are UK guide figures. What changes the price.
Why the council routes fall short
A whole house is more than the council's own services are built for:
- The bulky collection is capped at 5 items for £30, and it's one free collection a year per household. A bed alone uses 4 items, and kitchen units, bathroom suites and general household waste are excluded
- At the tips the free DIY allowance is just two 50-litre bags a visit, and fridges and freezers aren't being accepted at the moment
- Waste from a rented property is business waste in the council's eyes, so a landlord can't use the tips or the bulky collection
- A van trip to the tip needs a permit, and box vans and long-wheelbase vans are banned
For a probate clearance, a rental or a relative's home, a licensed clearance firm is usually the simplest route. See also clearing a house after a death and student move-out rubbish in Leeds.
Before you book
- Ask for the firm's waste carrier registration number and check it on the Environment Agency register
- Get the price in writing, and ask what is included, such as stairs, parking and sweeping up
- Keep the waste transfer note. A Leeds resident was prosecuted after unchecked waste was dumped. See fly-tipping and your duty of care
How it works
- Fill in the form with the size of the property and your postcode
- A licensed company covering your part of Leeds rings you
- You agree a price and a date
- The crew clears everything, and you receive a waste transfer note
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